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Hallmark Movie Review: Sealed with a List

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I greatly admire Carley’s courage and commitment! It takes a lot to end your current career and go for your childhood dreams. If I had gone for my childhood dreams, I probably would have been a veterinarian or jockey. While my dreams have changed over time, Carley’s haven’t. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Carley is passed over for a promotion and asked to support her boss’s son, Wyatt, while he learns the position she coveted. A year later and Carley is unhappy with her life, so she volunteers to take the fall when Wyatt makes a critical mistake and is fired. Wyatt knows she was the best employee at the company, and when Carley asks Wyatt to make sure she completes her New Years resolution list, he agrees. But nothing comes for free and she must help him be a better employee.

My Two Cents

This was such a classic Hallmark movie! It had all the right feels in all the right places. It was relatable, funny, and sweet. It’s one of those movies I could (and will) watch at anytime. Let’s talk about all the things I loved!

I loved the scene where Carley and Wyatt officially become friends. It reminded me of how we teach our kids to make friends. Why don’t adults do this more often? Wouldn’t that make life easier? I’ve gotta tell you, it’s difficult making friends as an adult! Maybe we should give it a try.

I loved how this movie made me feel better for always wanting to bake my Grandma’s kolache recipe, but never actually doing it because it takes too much time and attention. There is so much I do during the holidays and I’m usually barely holding it together, so the cookies are one of the first things I cut. But I will often beg my mother to make and send them.

I loved when Jamie and Carley were sitting around after the caroling and Jamie noticed how much happier Carley was. It’s amazing what going for your dreams will do for someone’s emotional state. I think it’s Mark Anthony who said, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Find your dreams and go for them!

I love Katie Findlay! There’s something about her and her voice that suck me in. If you like her too, be sure to check her out in Love Strikes Twice. It’s an alternate future movie that I always take a moment to watch when it’s on.

Finally, I loved the heartfelt moments at the end of the movie. I won’t list them all, because I don’t want to give away too much, but here are a couple…As a parent, we always want our children to be fulfilled and inspired. Carley’s mom’s speech when she sees the dress Carley has been working on is pure gold. Add in the love and support from Wyatt and I bet she feels like she can walk on water. These are the moments us Hallmarkers live for and this movie does them really well!

If you have a chance, try this movie! Let me know what you thought! Leave a comment!

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Hallmark Movie Review: A Merry Scottish Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oh my goodness Hallmark! This did not disappoint! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Siblings Lindsay and Brad Morgan travel to Scotland where they find out their mother was suppose to be a Duchess. But she escaped to America with her American boyfriend. They married and had Lindsay and Brad. Now they are spending the holidays in Scotland to learn about their heritage and maybe learn a thing or two about themselves along the way.

My Two Cents

Not gonna lie, after watching Navigating Christmas last night and Christmas Island recently, I worried this would be too much family drama and not enough romance. Maybe it was, but it didn’t matter. It was perfect!

Following the siblings on their journey of discovering their Glencrave roots, restoring their relationship, and finding (or re-finding) love was exactly what I didn’t know I needed tonight.

Random question…am I the only one who kept calling it Glengarry/Glencarry? That must be a town in another Hallmark movie. Bonus points if anyone out there knows!

While I’m asking you questions…did anyone happen to notice the scene in the pub where Lindsay dances with another guy? Was that Will Kemp from Christmas Waltz? The guy looked super familiar and Lacey made a comment about only knowing how to waltz or something else. It instantly made me think of their movie together. I love Hallmark Easter Eggs!

Anyhow, from the whiskey contest to the dirty reindeer hot cocoa and Shetland ponies, this movie had a lot of fun and enjoyment. And if that wasn’t enough, the ending kept me on the edge of my seat!

Seriously! I was dying (and yelling at the tv a bit) while watching the clock – wondering how they were going to fit the classic Hallmark ending in with just a few minutes left, but they did!! Just barely! We even get a quick epilogue!

This movie really had me wishing I could live in a town like Glencrave and find out I was a secret Duchess. At this point in my life, I doubt that’s going to happen. Good thing I can live through Hallmark.

If you like movies that involve repairing family relationships, fixing a broken marriage, finding new love, small town coziness, sexy Scottish accents, and so much more, then I encourage you to watch this! It was definitely worth my evening and now I really can’t wait to watch Holiday Hotline!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Christmas Island

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This one completely sucked me in! There’s something special about a family coming together and a Grinch finding the Christmas spirit. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Kate is hired as a private pilot to take the famous Sharp family to Switzerland. Unfortunately a bad storm prevents them from completing the trip and they become stranded in Nova Scotia’s Christmas Island.

My Two Cents

I unexpectedly enjoyed this movie! It’s not new or different. But I’m always a sucker for small town romances where a twist of fate (in this case a snow storm) causes broken families to come back together and repair their relationships. There’s something so heartwarming about these types of movies.

I’m almost always a big fan of enemies to lovers plots. It was fun to see Kate and Oliver throw eye daggers at each other in the early part of the movie. Then Kate used Oliver to help her “do Christmas” with the kids. And through doing Christmas, they formed their relationship. It fit with their personalities much better than love at first sight!

Of course none of this could have happened without the freak snowstorm, Jim, Jim’s family, and Christmas Island’s charm. It was fun watching the candy making, Santa letter sending, and all the other little activities the family did that brought them together. I loved that it all happened without technology. When we put down the electronics, it’s a lot easier to see what’s right in front of us.

This will be a movie I can re-watch multiple times. It won’t reach The Most Wonderful Time of the Year status, but it’s pretty good! It even had me tearing up at the end for all the right reasons. Give this one a try!

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Hallmark Movie Review: The Santa Summit

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Daylight savings is kicking my butt today. I thought I would be extra well rested, and maybe I was, but now I’m extra tired! But I’m glad I stayed awake for this movie! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Jordin convinces her friends to participate in an event called The Santa Summit. Everyone dresses in Santa costumes and travels to different locations throughout the city. At the first location, Jordin drops her wallet and runs into Liam while retrieving it. They chat for a bit, then decide to go inside for a drink. Unfortunately, they lose track of each other on their way to the bar and didn’t exchange phone numbers/names. Now they’re both trying to find each other throughout the Summit event.

My Two Cents

I enjoyed this fun Sunday night movie a lot more than I thought I would. Sometimes having three couples is too much for a Hallmark movie, but these three couples were great. I loved seeing each one meet and fall in love.

It was especially fun seeing Liam interact with Jordin’s friends before he re-met her at the end of the night. He was such a sweet guy. Buying drinks, lending an ear, and providing words of encouragement. A man worthy of Jordin’s affections!

Stella’s date was also amazing! I loved how he won her cynical heart and coaxed her to sing on stage again. I’m glad that in the Hallmark universe I can pretend they’ll be together forever, because I really liked them.

I’m a little sad there wasn’t someone in the movie for Dasher. I really liked him/his role. And the girls chanting “FASTER! FASTER! FASTER!” in the back of his cart. 🤣 It was really cute having Santa’s reindeer to transport the Santas around town.

Anyhow, if you catch this movie on, give it a chance. It’s cute and fun, and while won’t make my favorites list, it’s definitely one I could see myself watching again. I’m a huge Hunter King fan and I hope she’s in more movies this year! Let me know what you thought! Leave a comment!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Never Been Chris’d

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My reverse harem reading self was slightly hoping this would turn into a ménage à trois movie. But that’s definitely a little too risqué for sweet Hallmark. As disappointing as that is, this movie is anything but disappointing! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Liz and Naomi had high school crushes on the popular guy Chris Silver. He had so many girl friends, that they use to call his love conquests “Chris’d.” Now they’re back home for the holidays and continue to run into their hotter than ever high school crush. Will one or both of them become Chris’d?

My Two Cents

My favorite movie I’ve watched so far this season! It’s lighthearted, funny, and surprisingly deep (if you want it to be). And even though it wasn’t Hallmark’s first ménage à trois movie, it was still entertaining!

Initially it looked like this movie would provide more cat fighting over Chris, but instead it focused more on Naomi and Liz’s relationship, which I truly felt. It’s hard growing up with your best friend and at the end of high school you either part ways and go to different Universities or stay together.

Both decisions come with potential issues. For Naomi and Liz those potential issues come to a head. And they need to determine how their relationship will evolve to overcome their challenges. I loved how this story line played out!

Then there was Chris. Not gonna lie, he isn’t my favorite Hallmark character. I really didn’t like how he lied about being vegan. Did we ever receive an explanation for it?! I didn’t feel like we did and I didn’t understand what purpose the lie served?

Despite Chris not being my favorite character, I still really enjoyed the movie. Maybe Hallmark will do a sequel where Naomi and Chris breakup and Chris and Liz start something, but then they break it off and both Naomi and Liz find someone better? It could be fun Hallmark! You can call it Better than Chris’d 🙂

If you have a chance, try this movie. It’s a fun way to spend a quiet evening without tears. Haha. Let me know what you thought! Leave a comment!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Flipping For Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ack! Another week of Countdown to Christmas and another Hallmark movie that’s “solid.” I haven’t seen one yet that I’m adding to my favorites list for the season. Though I was lucky enough to catch The Most Wonderful Time of the Year on earlier today!! That one will forever remain on my all time favorites list. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Abi agrees to help flip a house until she finds out Bo is co-owner. While Abi’s family wants to sell the house, Bo wants to keep it and use as a B&B. While trying to make a decision on what to do with the finished

My Two Cents

Another Hallmark movie that has all the key Hallmark movie qualities, but is missing the IT factor that would land it on most favorite lists. If you’re looking for the best movies of the season, I don’t think you’ll be adding this one to that list.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t watch it. After all, it has all those key Hallmark movie qualities. Small town, saving a small town from a big corporation, guy with a golden heart, snowball fight, arguments over how boring the color beige is, etc. It’s definitely worth giving a chance.

On top of everything I already listed, Bo and Abi were adorable together. Oh! And I also really liked Abi’s sister and her family. Especially when Abi and her sister started talking about how controlling Abi has always been and she asks her sister how she stopped be as controlling. Then Abi’s sister starts telling her how to sort the toys into the proper bins. 😂 Yup, she is definitely still a work in progress. Just like the rest of us. Haha.

All of these items somehow still made me invested enough in the movie to see it through the to the end. And when Grandpa gave his final speech to Abi and her sister, I cried.

This movie should have broad appeal to people who like a little enemies to lovers (definitely not overdone), romcoms, and small town romance movies. I hope you have a chance to watch it and let me know what you thought! Leave a comment!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Mystic Christmas

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s the second week of Christmas movies! Yay! I’ve entered a Hallmark movie bracket again. So, I’ll be making sure to write reviews more often. Otherwise I’ll be in big trouble when it’s time to vote. Haha!

Anyhow, I have a thing for second chance and small town romances. Add two awkward people, some wildlife, and lots of corny jokes and I’m set for the next 2 hours. Mystic Christmas won’t make my favorite list for the season, but it’s a solid movie. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Juniper visits Mystic, Connecticut to help take care of Peppermint the seal for a local aquatic rehabilitation center. While there she reconnects with Sawyer and enjoys helping with the small town holiday traditions.

My Two Cents

Jessy Schram is one of my favorite Hallmark actresses! She had me crying in Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas and laughing in Harvest Moon. I think Harvest Moon might be my favorite movie of hers, but I loved her paired with Chandler Massey in Mystic Christmas.

Jessy in RomCom roles is my favorite version of her. She shines as Juniper – the awkward introverted seal lady 😉 She even mentioned her anxious mind causing mean thoughts. Loved that! We need to normalize mental health like that! Beyond anything, I loved how she connected with Lou and helped her embrace the things she loves.

Her other half, Chandler was equally endearing as Sawyer – the fanny pack wearing town helper and all around nice guy. I actually liked when he called out the awkward moments. “It’s a date plan!”

Totally derailing this conversation…did anyone else Google The Donkey Song?? No? Just me? Here it is! You’re welcome 🙂 Fair warning, it’s It’s a Small World in the way it becomes stuck in your brain and refused to leave.

Now that you’re back from The Donkey Song silliness…

This is the type of cozy/comfy Hallmark Christmas movie that will appeal to many. It’s sweet romcom moments are there to ensure the movie isn’t too heavy and the plot line is solid. Give this movie a try!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Christmas Class Reunion

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I love Saturday night romcoms! Hallmark could have romcoms every Saturday and I would tune in! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Elle seemed to have it all during and after high school. She was class president, then moved onto a successful career. But she didn’t have a man in her life. She returns home to plan her high school reunion and runs into her high school crush. Will she have a chance with him this time around?

My Two Cents

I’m not gonna lie. I wasn’t looking forward to this movie. The previews all showed a very Carrie like moment (with water instead of blood) drowning Elle on a stage. I don’t care for bully romance movies and I was afraid this would be one. Good news! It’s not!! It’s actually a really cute romcom.

I really liked having the prologue with them in high school. It helped setup the rest of the movie. It was a little weird seeing all the actors and actresses playing their younger selves, but it was better than trying to figure out who was who if they had other actors/actresses portray them.

Hallmark also did a good job of making this movie well rounded by following several people from high school – instead of just one couple. I could really sympathize with Katie and Jay’s relationship – the high school couple who stayed together and is now facing adult challenges. I especially liked their ending where they find their happily ever after 🙂

I was surprised Devin had a teenage daughter, but I loved her! Yay for Hallmark making her a female computer programmer! It was fun to hear her pick on her non-technologically inclined Father. I’ve definitely heard very similar discussions a few times before 🙂

I wasn’t alone in enjoying this movie tonight. Even Jeff stayed for the whole movie! 😲 He even laughed a few times. Haha.

I think this movie will appeal to most. I could watch it again and probably will at some point. It isn’t new or different, but it’s a fun romcom. Not quite as corny as Haul Out the Holly. Hehe. But worth watching!

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Hallmark Movie Review: A Fabled Holiday

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was in a funk when I started watching this movie and didn’t give it a fair chance. I’m really glad I gave it a second chance! I re-watched it before writing this, because I had a feeling my original low rating was a me issue. I was right.

The first 15 minutes of this movie are very important, so make sure you pay close attention to the story or you’ll have to do what I did. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

As a child, Talia and Anderson use to read a story about a town called Wunderbrook. It was magical town where people would go who lost their way and forgot who they were. When Talia was 10 her father passed away. Talia and her mom moved away to be closer to other family, and Talia gave her copy of Wunderbrook to Anderson as a reminder of their time together.

As an adult Talia moved back into her childhood home and opened a bookstore while trying to be a writer. Unfortunately, she hasn’t been able to find a publishing company interested in her work. Feeling down about where her life is going, she’s looking forward to some time away from her store.

At the same time, Anderson is going through some issues at work and decides to take a break from work. They both wind up on a journey in the mythical Wunderbrook.

My Two Cents

I really enjoyed the fairy tale feeling of this movie. From the narrator to the hand drawn looking book pages and chapter introductions, this movie took it’s name to heart. Which I found endearing during my second viewing!

I can’t continue reviewing this before squealing like a little girl over this being the FIRST RYAN PAEVEY movie of the season!! EEEK!!! Elf Ryan was the highlight of my evening!!

Sadly, I think it’s his only movie this Christmas season. But I’m glad it’s a good one. I know I scored it the same as Coyote Creek Christmas from last year, but I enjoyed this one more! It’s more on par with A Timeless Christmas.

I also really enjoyed Ryan’s pairing with Brooke. If this isn’t the first time they’ve been paired together, then you need to tell me which other movies I need to add to my watch list! I hope we see them together again in the future!

Okay, enough about my guy and girl crushes. Lets get to the actual movie!

In some ways, this movie reminded me of the old ABC series Once Upon a Time. All these people are in a mythical town. Some of them know what’s really going on, while others are there for another purpose.

Mildred was like the Evil Queen, Judy was like Snow White, and Talia was like Henry, the believer/writer. I suppose all fairy tales are similar with the good, bad, and people who need to learn something or overcome an obstacle to move forward in their life. At least these people aren’t cursed to never be able to leave Wunderbrook 😉

Anyhow, I liked that this movie had the other couple and Charles who also had issues to overcome instead of the movie solely focusing on Talia and Anderson. It added substance instead of taking away from the main characters.

It feels like Hallmark is branching out a little more from their usual plots this year. I enjoyed this movie and would like to see more like this in the future. If you aren’t a fairy tale lover, then this definitely isn’t the right movie for you. If you love fair tales, fate, and general magic, then give this movie a try.

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Hallmark Movie Review: A Holiday Spectacular

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

That was not what I expected! What a wonderful movie! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Maggie comes from a rich family and is expected to have an arranged marriage. Her husband to be is perfectly nice, but she wants more. She wants to be a Rockette and she wants true love. She manages to try out and is offered a spot in the Rockette’s Holiday Spectacular. She escapes to New York to be a Rockette under the guise of planning her wedding.

My Two Cents

Wow everyone! That was a long weekend of movies! 2 premieres every night since Thursday. How many did you catch? I think I watched all but one. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to write reviews on all of them. Maybe I’ll catch up, but I might not. This time of the year there are too many movies to keep up with them all!

Anyhow, let’s talk about tonight’s second premier movie, A Holiday Spectacular. I wasn’t looking forward to this movie. I tend to lean towards more of the corny romcoms, but this one gave me a few chuckles even though I wouldn’t really classify it as a romcom.

From the beginning, I loved the opening! It was flashy, engaging, and so beautiful! It felt like this movie was filmed in a higher resolution. Everything was so clear! And I’m not an expert in anything cinematic, but I loved the warmth of the movie. It reminded me of the warmth in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

But we aren’t hear to talk cinematography, so let’s talk a little more about the movie! I really loved all the lead and supporting actors/actresses. They were all so wonderful!

I thoroughly enjoyed the leading actress, Gina Claire Mason. I hope we see her more! She looked very familiar to me, but I couldn’t place from where. Anyone else know other movies/tv shows she’s been in? I looked on IMDB, but I didn’t see anything that stuck out.

I also liked how they decided to make this as a retelling of memories instead of a movie set in a specific time period. I liked the grandchild and grandma (or great-grandma?) having their discussions.

The ending really pulled everything together. Especially when Maggie’s fiance showed up unexpectedly in New York and surprised her with tickets to see the Rockettes. He was so sweet and thoughtful. Even when Maggie made her final decision to break up, he took it so well and wished her well.

I hope most people enjoy this movie! I know I did. I’ll be catching it on replay at some point this holiday season and I won’t be sad!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Haul out the Holly

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Yay! It’s a corny Christmas romcom!! I loved this movie! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉

Quick Recap

Emily breaks up with her boyfriend and decides to visit her parents, but she discovers her parents are leaving for Florida. After they leave, she becomes responsible for all HOA items her parents weren’t able to do in their absence. While participating in the neighborhood activities, Emily rediscovers her enjoyment for the holidays and her childhood friend/crush Jared.

My Two Cents

Lacey Chabert is one of my favorite Hallmark leading ladies. So, I was super excited for this movie! Especially because it was a romcom! But do you sometimes that when you’re really excited for a movie that it doesn’t live up to your expectations? Well, I was pleasantly surprised that this movie beat my expectations!

I love corny romcoms and this one was definitely corny in all the right ways. Wes Brown and Lacey Chabert were both wonderful! So were all the supporting cast memebers. There was a cameo from another Hallmark star too, but I can’t remember the guy’s name. Maybe it was Kristoffer Polaha? Drop it in the comments if you saw him!

Additionally, did you all catch the call out to Christmas in Vienna?!? While it wasn’t my favorite movie, I chuckled because it was one of Lacey’s. Plus, her comment about, “I love this guy,” was fantastic!

Besides all the Hallmark Easter eggs, I enjoyed so much of this movie! I loved how Emily turned from slightly grouchy to full elf. And the neighborhood activities. I wish my neighborhood was like that! Plus, I loved the ending! It’s exactly how I wanted it to end!

I will admit I was a little confused by the parent’s moving to Florida. It seemed like they had everything planned for Emily to take over the Christmas activities, but what if Emily hadn’t broken up with her boyfriend? Would they have called her to house sit? I guess that’s Hallmark for you 😉

Either way, I still loved it! Fair warning…if you aren’t a corny romcom lover, then you’ll definitely want to skip this movie!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Three Wise Men and a Baby

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s so much fun having a Hallmark movie that isn’t the typical boy meets girl Hallmark movie. While keeping a little romance, this one focused more on the relationship of three sweet brothers. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Brothers Stephan, Taylor, and Luke have grown apart over the years. But when a baby is dropped off at the fire station with Luke’s name called out, the brothers band together to take care of him.

My Two Cents

Three of my favorite Hallmark leading men together with a baby?!? I think my ovaries are exploding! They were all so cute taking care of little Thomas. 😃

Plus, taking care of Thomas brought the three brothers closer together. And made them realize how amazing their Mom was to take care of all three of them without ever complaining. I’m not sure how their Mom did that either. She must be a saint!

As if all that wasn’t enough…there was also a Kimberley Sustad cameo!! YES!! I loved it! I’ve been waiting for a cameo all season!!

The whole movie felt very natural and fun. I really liked watching these three together and I sincerely hope they do more collaborations! Especially if they’re going to put together more ridiculously crazy dances. LOL.

There was all the typical baby drama you would expect in a movie like this. Accidentally switching the baby, trying to do regular activities with a baby, and changing diapers were all fun little scenes. I loved when Thomas fell asleep and the guys suddenly became statues. Yup, we’ve all been there guys!

I think the majority of Hallmark lovers will find something to enjoy about this movie. I’m sure I’m a little biased in my review, because seriously, these are three of my favorite leads and it’s very rare we have more than one Hallmark star in a movie.

If you like dorky comedies that are light on the romance, then give this movie a try. But if you’re looking for a steamy romance, then this isn’t your jam. I hope you enjoyed it!

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Hallmark Movie Review: Inventing the Christmas Prince

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

OMG! That ending! A horse drawn carriage, crowns, and a Christmas Prince. What more can a girl dream of?! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Evan is a brilliant engineer, but not a good boss. He doesn’t understand how his actions impact his employees. He’s lost several employees and his boss threatens to put him on review if he loses any more.

Evan upsets Shelby by telling everyone they’ll need to work Christmas, and she says she’ll quit until her daughter notices a mark on Evan’s hand and declares him the Christmas Prince. In order to keep the Christmas magic alive, Shelby bargains with Evan not to leave if he becomes the Christmas Prince for her daughter.

My Two Cents

In case you don’t know, I love movies with a little bit of fate or magic in them. So, I absolutely loved that this family had the Christmas Prince story passed down through generations until a man with a reindeer kiss on his hand met the woman who had grown up hearing about stories of the amazing Christmas Prince.

But he didn’t start as a Christmas Prince. He started more like a Christmas grump. In reality, he wasn’t a grump; he was someone who doesn’t understand peopling. Yes, I’m using that as a verb! Sometimes brilliant people understand facts in black and white, and they have a hard time understanding the subtleties of why people are offended when they state said facts.

People like Evan need people like Shelby in their life to show them how to people and why it’s important to treat others with respect and kindness. Because without Shelbys in the world, the Evans of the world will continue to be cold and isolated and never know what they’re missing.

I loved how the wishes helped teach Evan little things along the way about being kind and caring. And by the end of the movie, Evan really was the Prince from the fairy tale. It brought tears to my eyes to see such a sweet ending. Loved it!

I hope the majority of people like this movie. I really enjoyed it! It kept pulling me away from the book I was trying to read tonight. LOL. In case you’re wondering, By a Thread by Lucy Score is super hard to put down!! She’s a fantastic romcom writer. But this movie was worth putting my book down for a bit. I mean…HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE! WORTH IT 😊

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Hallmark Movie Review: The Royal Nanny

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a funny and cute romcom! It isn’t often that Hallmark combines suspense with romance, so this was a nice change from the usual. Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

There is a perceived threat to the royal family. In order to protect them, the Security Service is placing Claire and Wallace in undercover positions. Claire becomes Elle and Robert’s Nanny where she must handle the kids and their Uncle’s pranks while trying to figure who might be trying to hurt the royal family.

My Two Cents

I have a feeling this movie will grow on me like many of my favorites. Each time I watch it, I think I’ll like it a little more. I was worried it would attempt to compete with Crown for Christmas. I was excited when I realized it was quite different!

Typically I let movie inaccuracies go. But the ear pieces with the old school phone cords going down the back of the agents necks really bothered me. I doubt they would use ear pieces like that when they could use bluetooth devices. Similarly, Claire touching her ear when she was talking was annoying. I wouldn’t do that if I was trying to be covert.

Aside from those two things, I really enjoyed so much of this movie! Claire’s umbrella training and the spaghetti bucket prank were two of my favorites, but there were so many more wonderful romcom moments. Plus the pranks were something I would have done as a child to a nanny or babysitter.

Let’s not forget the reindeer toss game! I had to look it up to see if it was really a thing. Guess what!! It is!! Here’s a link in case you want to buy it for someone special 😉

Overall, this was a fun movie. I enjoyed the umbrella parts way more than I should have and now I really want one of those umbrellas and become my own version of Scary Poppins. LOL. Okay, maybe it’s time for bed. Have a good day/night everyone!

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Hallmark Movie Review: In Merry Measure

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A movie with good music and 80’s/90’s references? Yes please! Here’s a quick recap and my two cents 😉 

Quick Recap

Darcy was a one hit wonder singer. She’s come home to spend time with her family for Christmas. While there, she discovers her niece wants to sing for a local choir, The Herald Angels, but isn’t selected to join. The choir coach, Adam is very selective on who can join the choir, because it’s won a local competition 6 times and he wants to continue the winning streak. So, Darcy creates her own choir group from the people who weren’t selected. Only one choir can participate in the competition. So Darcy and Adam decide to compete to see who will go to the big competition.

My Two Cents

Do you ever have those nights where all you want to do is crawl into bed? That was me tonight after working all day, taking care of a sick child, and cooking a few different dinners. I wasn’t even going to watch this movie tonight, but it sucked me in!

I really empathized with Darcy. It must be hard to be a child pop star who becomes who had one hit song and then couldn’t find further success. She kept putting her heart into her music, but kept being rejected by different studios who expected her to be in the same box she was 20 years ago. Yet she kept trying!

I also loved how down to Earth she was. She genuinely wanted to help her niece. She even helped the other kids become an amazing choir in a short period of time. Completely unrealistic, but hey – it’s Hallmark.

Then there was Adam. I enjoyed their enemies to lovers dynamic. He was super sweet to Darcy by the end. Wasn’t he? How about that Coach t-shirt? Super cute! And Darcy preparing for her date was hilarious. Freaking out like a teenager and doing the Macaulay Culkin “aaahhhh!!!!” face. Loved it!

I loved these two together. They were fun and cute. But I also loved Gretchen, the niece, and other kids. Actually, I enjoyed all the casting! The principal was funny too!

I think this movie will have a fairly broad appeal. It has a mostly upbeat/happy feel that sucks you in. Of course it also has the Hallmark happily ever after where everyone has the perfect ending. Give it a try!

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